Salem in Bloom

Clock Tower

Clock tower on Willamette University campus alongside the Mark O. Hatfield Library (former governor, state and U.S. Senator).

Doorway

New Life

This nest was too high for me to see inside. Not sure what bird builds this shape of nest. Abe probably knows. And it was in the Walmart parking lot.

Skywatch Friday

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Street Art

Love this bit of street art. I think it's of an early 1950's Ford Thunderbird coupe. It adorns the west side of an historic building on Front St. facing Riverfront park.

Fish Tale

Sign at McGrath's Fish House. I can't promise that this is true. But they are very tasty.

Lovebirds

Light and Shadow

Hannah Bridge

Yesterday you saw the inside, and here she is in all her beauty.

Under Cover

Hannah Bridge, on a sunny September day. Built in 1936 spanning Thomas Creek, east of Salem toward Scio.

Skywatch Friday

The neighboring trees--you can see the broken off branches from last December's ice storm.

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Green Fields

Not sure what is planted here, but love the pattern.

Hi Neighbor

A visitor coming to our house said they thought they saw camels on the way! Yes, indeed, there are several living down the road.

I'll wait in the car

It is spring. And it is the Northwest.

Metro Wannabe

The City Daily Photo blogs of NYC, Stockholm, Budapest, London and Paris share an unofficial theme day of "subways' the 15th of each month. Their underground systems are interesting and frequently lavished with artwork. Salem has no subway, but I thought I'd add this nice shot of Chemeketa St. as it passes through the underground parking structure beneath the Capitol Mall greenspace, just north of the Capitol. Two-level parking is on either side.

New York City Daily Blog – Stockholm by pixels – Budapest by Andrea Gerak – Fresh Eyes on London – Peter’s Paris.

Glorious

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Touch of Spring II

Well Woes

Waking up to no water is NO fun. Dropping three grand down a 250'+ hole isn't either. But new pump, new pipe and plenty of water is good. I can highly recommend Oregon Pump & Equipment. They showed up about an hour after I called. Returned quickly with the boom truck and worked until dark to restore water for us. Mike and his son Jake conduct business honestly, thoroughly, and caringly.

Historic Deepwood House

In the front parlor of Deepwood house, this is a good example of the Povey Brothers stained glass and eastern golden oak used throughout the house.

Touch of Spring

Historic Deepwood House

Taken last July at the Historic Deepwood Estate.

Buck Rogers Was Here

Well, actually it's a communications tower, but that's not as much fun.

Skywatch Friday

From my front deck. For skywatches from all over the world -- visit Skywatch.

Salem Brasserie

Salem has it's own brasserie! Read a review at Eat Salem blog.

Union Street Railroad Bridge

The railroad bridge over the Willamette River, being converted to pedestrian traffic, is getting closer to completion, now set for April 18. The bridge will join the trail systems of Riverfront Park on the 'right bank' with Wallace Marine Park's on the left. See previous [post]. From this angle, it reminds me of an old roller coaster.

Roy G. Biv

Just as we were settling into the "Chemo Lounge" on the 4th floor of the COM Building at the Salem Hospital, this beautiful rainbow appeared. The State Capitol with it's golden 'Statesman' can be seen as well as Waller Hall with it's cupola on the Willamette University campus. I don't recall ever seeing a rainbow so vibrant with each band of color very distinct. We welcomed it as a sign of hope.

Late Snow

A morning surprise last week seen from my front deck. It was gone by early afternoon.

Theme Day - Glass

One of the beautiful beveled, leaded glass windows at the Historic Deepwood House.

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